At first glance, this image appears to be a technical misexposure—a double negative, a photographic accident. But upon closer inspection, a story unfolds that goes far beyond an ordinary photograph.
A soldier, perhaps from another era, peers over a wall of symbols: uniform, steel helmet, stern gaze. Next to him: a traffic signal – red, green, yellow. And below: the outline of something that looks like a UFO. Science fiction? Wartime past? Or a hidden reference to something much larger?
What are we really seeing here? Is it an image from the past—or from the future?
Perhaps the soldier represents not just a military chapter in history, but also control, order, command, and obedience. The traffic light—a modern symbol of regulation—seems out of place in this setting. And yet: it too regulates, controls, and decides on movement or standstill. Coincidence or intention?
And then the UFOs. Two of them. Clearly recognizable. Suddenly, the image looks like a still from a dystopian film—as if it came from a parallel universe where past, present, and future merge. Has humanity actually had contact with something “alien”? Or is it all just projection—the fears, hopes, and myths of a civilization in transition?
The contrast between the soldier’s face—serious, alert, human—and the geometric symbols and machine fragments leaves room for interpretation. Is this the last glance of a sentry before the transition to a new era? Or the memory of a time when technology and power were inextricably intertwined?
This image forces us to pause. It’s not loud, not colorful—and yet it screams for meaning. Perhaps it’s not about recognizing “the truth” at all. Perhaps it’s about asking ourselves: What do we see—and what do we miss?